Writing Help

Need help with writing? Get help in person at the Writing Help Desk or online by following our links at the bottom of this page!!

The Writing Help Desk

St. Olaf's Writing Center - tutors available - appointments available but not necessary.

  • Any St. Olaf student who wants help with writing can meet with a tutor in the Writing Help Desk
  • Writing tutors are trained to help with any stage of the writing process
  • Writing tutors are also trained to help multilingual students with English
  • Most sessions are one-to-one. We also welcome small groups working on the same writing assignment
  • Appointments are available by calling the Academic Support Center at 507-786-3288
  • Walk-in appointments may be possible when a tutor is available

For more info click here.

One-to-One Tutoring for Writing

  • For multilingual students, students with disabilities, and underprepared students
  • One-to-one tutoring is like going to the Writing Help Desk with the added benefits that come from making a commitment to work regularly with the same tutor who knows you and your goals
  • A consultation with the Writing/Multilingual Student Specialist is the first step to take – call the
    Academic Support Center at 507-786-3288 for an appointment

Writing Help Desk Hours

Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m and 7 - 10 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1:30 - 5 p.m. and 7 - 10 p.m.

For more info click here.

Online Resources

Assignment Calculator

Useful Writing Tips on College Websites

Writing Tips by Subject

Tutor Training Resources

Multilingual Student Perspective

Multilingual Student Training Handout

Multilingual Student Tutor Session

Reading in Preparation for Writing

Writing